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By NECIA P. SEAMONS Citizen staff writer Seeking the 2014 Mr. PHS crown on March 1 are 15 young men from Preston High School. Preparing their talents to a Disney theme, “Our Magic Kingdom,” these young men will perform on March 1, at 7 p.m. at Preston High School’s auditorium. The public may purchase...

By Wade Denniston The Herald Journal | Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 12:18 am PRESTON — One of the main goals the Indians set for themselves prior to the start of the season was to reach the state tournament. Preston is on the cusp of crossing that goal off of its to-do list. ...

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor Several telephone scams are circulating in the area that law enforcement officials want people to be aware of. Sheriff Dave Fryar said he is aware of some residents who have received calls from someone who says they represent Microsoft. “They say there are problems with the person’s computer...

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor With fairly warm temperatures the past two weeks and expected further warming, fishing enthusiasts need to be extremely careful about ice conditions on area reservoirs. Korey Owens, local fish and game officer, said he checked conditions on Johnson Reservoir, east of Preston, on Thursday. “The anglers we checked...

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant editor It has been a wild and crazy past few days at the Idaho Legislature, according to Rep. Marc Gibbs, with three proposed bills taking the majority of the time. One of the bills Franklin County residents will surely hear about is Senate Bill 1337, which has been labeled...

By KATIE GREGORY For The Citizen Four wrestlers from Preston High School are headed to Boise for state wrestling this week. They proved their drive for victory at a district tournament last week. Tayson Reid won second and Austin Harris, third. Justin Longhurst and Samuel Seamons placed fourth. They were matched against some tough...

Road map in place, the city wants to reach goals By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor Franklin City passed their comprehensive plan recently. “Every city is required have the city to building and zoning and land use a picture of what the town should look like in the future,” Franklin City Clerk, Lael...

By RODNEY D. BOAM Citizen editor A long time State Street business is calling it quits. Manager and partner Steve Bergquist has painted a notice on the window of True Value MART they are closing the store after 27 years in downtown Preston. The store at 44 S. State is winding down and inventory...

By ROBERT S. MERRILL Assistant Editor A 21-year-old Logan woman died Saturday afternoon in Franklin Basin, east of Franklin, from injuries suffered in a snowmobile accident. Franklin County Sheriff Dave Fryar said Raysha Renee Nielsen, of Logan, apparently hit a tree and suffered severe injuries. “At 3:37 p.m. Franklin County Dispatch received a call...

By TERESA CHIPMAN PHS sports writer After a first-round bye in the 4A 5th/6th District Tournament the Indians faced Century at home on Thursday night and got beat by two points 63- 61. That loss put Preston in a do-or-die game against Blackfoot on Saturday and the Indians spanked the Broncos by almost 30...